Drunk Driving Related News

	The following is the latest national news related to drunk driving law issues. For local, regional drunk driving law news, please visit our state resources. The Former O.C. Star Mischa Barton Sentenced in DUI Case Staff Writer, Apr 10, 2008 Mischa Barton sentenced to probation in DUI case Florida Drunk Driving Roadway Deaths Rise In 2007 FL Gov, Mar 13, 2008 Speed, alcohol and bad decisions continue to take a tragic toll New York Drunk Driving Lawyer Reports New NY DWI Laws rhinebeck-ny.gov, Feb 07, 2008 In the last two years, New York has passed tough new legislation against drunk driving Governor Richardson Announces $400,000 Contract to Monitor DWI Court Proceedings New Mexico Gov., Jan 30, 2008 Governor Bill Richardson announced a $400,000 contract for court monitoring has been awarded to Mothers Against Drunk CHP Receives Federal Grant to Fight DUI CHP News, Jan 28, 2008 Driving Under the Influence (DUI) continues to be a major traffic safety concern for California. Every year individuals are arrested for DUI Traffic Control Device Rules Strengthened In New Publication Federal Highway Administration, Jan 14, 2008 Updates to MUTCD Reflect Lessons Learned in Atlanta Bus Crash Governor Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation to Crackdown on DUI and Underage Drinking State of California, Jan 08, 2008 Governor Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation to Crackdown on DUI and Underage Drinking Daily Death Toll from Drunk Driving Crashes Highest During Holiday Season, New Data Shows NHTSA, Jan 02, 2008 Daily Death Toll from Drunk Driving Crashes Highest During Holiday Season, New Data Shows Reggaeton Rapper Pitbull Caged for DUI Staff Writer, Dec 21, 2007 Reggaeton Rapper Pitbull Caged for DUI At Risk Behind The Wheel: For Teens, Sober Isn't Enough NHTSA, Dec 18, 2007 At Risk Behind The Wheel: For Teens, Sober Isn't Enough National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, 2007 The White House, Dec 10, 2007 A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America Governor Spitzer Signs Bill to Improve New York's Anti-drunk Driving Efforts State of New York, Dec 03, 2007 New Law Will Strengthen and Expand the Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest National Campaign City of San Francisco, Nov 26, 2007 Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest National Campaign Enhanced Reporting Effort for Drivers Arrested for DUI Announced State of New Jersey, Nov 19, 2007 New Effort Will Help Alcoholic Beverage Control Better Identify Establishments that May Be Serving Intoxicated Patrons “Lost” Actor, Daniel Dae Kim, Booked on DUI Staff Writer, Oct 29, 2007 “Lost” Actor, Daniel Dae Kim, Booked on DUI Secretary Peters Launches National Drunk Driving Enforcement Campaign and Encourages Judicial Branch Help National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Oct 22, 2007 Secretary Peters Launches National Drunk Driving Enforcement Campaign and Encourages Judicial Branch Help Providence man sentenced to 25 years, with 15 years to serve Rhode Island State Goverment, Oct 15, 2007 Justice Susan E. McGuirl sentenced Joseph Santos, 37 Washington State Demo Raises Bar for Rest of Country MADD Online, Oct 08, 2007 Washington State Patrol and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission will team up Wednesday October 3 to conduct research for the first time in Washington on the effects NHTSA Urges Increased Use of Ignition Interlocks for Repeat Drunk Driving Offenders NHTSA, Oct 01, 2007 Judges and prosecutors to consider increasing the use of ignition interlocks as part of a penalty enforced against repeat drunk driving offenders. Drunk Driving Fatalities Up in Kansas and Texas Staff Writer, Aug 28, 2007 According to federal transportation officials from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drunk driving deaths have increased in 22 states in the year 2006 Boxer Killed After Crashing His Motorcycle Staff Writer, Aug 17, 2007 On May 7, 2007, boxer Diego Corrales was killed after he crashed his motorcycle when he was driving drunk Drunken Driver Hits Toddler and Grandmothers Staff Writer, Aug 10, 2007 A New York woman ran over and injured a family including their 3 year old girl after heavily drinking vodka in the afternoon Blunt Closes Drunk Driving Loophole Missouri Governor's Office, Jul 30, 2007 Gov. Matt Blunt signed legislation closing a loophole in the law that has allowed some who have been arrested for drunk driving to avoid prosecution on a technicality. Talking Urinals in New Mexico to Deliver Message Staff Writer, Jul 25, 2007 New Mexico has a new tool to help fight drunk driving in restrooms throughout the state Drunk Driver Kills Children in Accident Staff Writer, Jul 20, 2007 When he stands trial, Heer will face 2 counts of aggravated driving under the influence that killed his 2 year old daughter and 1 year old son St. Cloud Deputy Mayor Resigns After Second DUI Offense Staff Writer, Jul 10, 2007 St. Cloud Deputy Mayor Mike Wetzel has resigned after being charged with his second DUI offense within 15 months Judicial Commission Charges Judge After OWI Conviction Indiana State Government, Jul 06, 2007 The Honorable John F Hanley violated judicial ethics when he operated a vehicle while intoxicated New DUI Law in Hawaii Ready to Take Affect Staff Writer, Jun 27, 2007 Under this new law, repeat offenders or highly intoxicated drivers who are arrested will have to give up their motor vehicle registration, driver's license, and Drunk Driving Trial for Nicole Richie Set for July Staff Writer, Jun 21, 2007 Nicole Richie will have her chance to contest her DUI charge in court on July 11th Police Crack Down During Prom Time Staff Writer, Jun 13, 2007 State troopers in all three Delaware counties cited a total of 33 minors for a variety of alcohol violations Paris Hilton May Be Going Back To Jail Content Writer, Jun 08, 2007 On September 7, 2006, Paris Hilton was pulled over in Hollywood around 12:30am for driving erratically Possible DUI Traffic Crash in Fort Lauderdale City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department, May 29, 2007 The Fort Lauderdale Police Department is investigating a traffic crash which occurred May 13, 2007 at 7:30am in the 2600 block of N Federal Highway Quick Facts About Drunk and Drugged Driving National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, May 23, 2007 To further decrease alcohol-related fatal crashes, communities need to implement and enforce strategies that are known to be effective. New Jersey Passenger Vehicle Median Crossover and Head On Collision National Transportation Safety Board, Apr 30, 2007 NTSB probable cause of accident was Mercedes driver’s loss of control due to alcohol impairment. Cops Nab Bieter Staffer For DUI Boiceguardian, Apr 25, 2007 An assistant to Mayor David Bieter has been placed on two weeks unpaid leave following his arrest in Boise on Friday evening on a charge of driving under the influence C. Pitman Baker & Associates Partners with NetBeans to Curb Drunk Driving PR9, Apr 17, 2007 C. Pitman Baker & Associates Partners with NetBeans to Curb Drunk Driving First Time DWI Offenders Often Have Multiple Problems Health Finder, Apr 13, 2007 Most drivers arrested for the first time for driving while intoxicated are also likely to have drug abuse problems or psychiatric disorders If Friends Drink and Drive, So May You National Institute of Health, Apr 10, 2007 The University of Michigan study of almost 3,500 young adults also found that people who believe there are only a few negative consequences of impaired driving First Lady Teaches 6th Graders About Dangers of Alcohol Substance Abuse and Mental health Service Administration, Apr 02, 2007 Survey Data Shows That 17.5% of Students Report Current Alcohol Use, 9.2% Binge Drinking The war against drunk driving is turning high-tech. Department of Health and Human Services, Mar 27, 2007 Devices that can sense the amount of alcohol in the air around your face or even in your sweat are already on the drawing board Cardinals Manager Tony La Russa Arrested for Drunk Driving Palm Beach Sheriffs Department, Mar 22, 2007 The officers directed him to exit where he was then arrested, taken to the Palm Beach County Jail and booked on one count of misdemeanor D.U.I. Legislation mandates deportation of illegal immigrants convicted of driving while intoxicated Federal Government, Mar 20, 2007 Thousands of Americans are killed by drunk drivers every year, Our DWI laws should be vigorously enforced,Burr said. DUI: The Facts Wichita city government, Mar 13, 2007 In 2004 there were 16,664 alcohol-fatality accidents and 39% of total traffic fatalities Governor Bill Richardson Strengthens Liquor Regulations To Protect New Mexicans from Drunk Drivers New Mexico Governors Office, Mar 06, 2007 The new regulations give the state the authority to revoke a liquor license for three convictions Officer Finds Man who Escapes Drunk Driving Accident Alive Santa Rosa City Government, Feb 27, 2007 Gianni was booked into the Sonoma County Jail for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs Nicole Richie Charged with a Misdemeanor DUI in Burbank, California Los Angeles District Attorney Office, Feb 20, 2007 Richie was arrested by California Highway Patrol officers after she was allegedly driving the wrong way on the 134 Freeway in Burbank Study Shows American Indians and Alaska Natives Have Higher Rates of Alcohol Use and Illicit Drug Use Disorders Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration , Feb 13, 2007 10.7% of American Indians and Alaska Natives reported having a past-year alcohol use disorder compared with 7.6% of other racial groups FL Dui Laws National Crime and Punishment Learning Center , Feb 06, 2007 In order to be declared legally drunk, a breathalyzer test must read 0.8 or more Man Sentenced in Drunk Driving Crash Case Staff Writer, Jan 30, 2007 Sentenced to 6 months in jal and an additional 5 years probation, along with mandatory counseling and drug testing Possible DUI Still Under Investigation Houston Police Department, Jan 23, 2007 The victim, Jesse J. Caldera Jr., 28, of Pasadena, was pronounced dead at the scene For local, regional news, please visit our state resources. drunk driving law Contact a Drunk Driving Law Lawyer now for a free case review. If you have questions about an alcoholism & drunk driving issue, Click here for Immediate DUI DWI legal help & drunk driving assistance.